Toyota Avalon (XX50): Rear Stabilizer Bar

Components

COMPONENTS

ILLUSTRATION

*A	for Gasoline Model	-	-
*1	NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER	*2	NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER
	N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf): Specified torque	-	-

ILLUSTRATION

*1	REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET LH	*2	REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET RH
*3	REAR STABILIZER BAR	*4	REAR STABILIZER BUSHING
*5	REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH	*6	REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH
	Tightening torque for "Major areas involving basic vehicle performance such as moving/turning/stopping": N*m (kgf*cm, ft.*lbf)	-	-

Inspection

INSPECTION

PROCEDURE

1. INSPECT REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY

(a) Inspect the turning torque of the ball joint.

(1) Secure the rear stabilizer link assembly in a vise using aluminum plates.

NOTICE:

Do not overtighten the vise.

(2) Install the nut to the rear stabilizer link assembly stud.

(3) Move the stud back and forth several times. Using a torque wrench, turn the stud continuously at a rate of 3 to 5 seconds per turn and take the torque reading on the 5th turn.

Standard Turning Torque:

0.05 to 1.96 N*m (0.6 to 19 kgf*cm, 0.5 to 17 in.*lbf)

HINT:

If the turning torque is not within the specified range, replace the rear stabilizer link assembly with a new one.

(4) Turn the stud to check that the stud does not catch and there is no play.

HINT:

If the stud catches or there is play while turning, replace the rear stabilizer link assembly with a new one.

(b) Inspect the dust cover.

(1) Check that the dust cover is not cracked and that there is no grease on it.

HINT:

If the dust cover is cracked or there is grease on it, replace the rear stabilizer link assembly with a new one.

Installation

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE

1. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BUSHING

(a) Install the 2 rear stabilizer bushings to the rear stabilizer bar.

NOTICE:

Be sure to install the rear stabilizer bushings so that each cutout faces the front of the vehicle.

2. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET LH

(a) Install the rear No. 1 stabilizer bar bracket LH to the rear stabilizer bushing.

NOTICE:

Be sure to install the rear No. 1 stabilizer bar bracket LH so that each arrow mark faces the front of the vehicle.

*a	Arrow Mark
	Front of the Vehicle

3. INSTALL REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

4. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER BAR

(a) Install the rear stabilizer bar, rear No. 1 stabilizer bar bracket LH, rear No. 1 stabilizer bar bracket RH and 2 rear stabilizer bushings to the rear suspension member sub-assembly with the 4 bolts. Torque: 78 N·m {795 kgf·cm, 58 ft·lbf} NOTICE: Ensure that the identification mark faces the right side of the vehicle. Temporarily tighten the bolt (A) and then fully tighten the 2 bolts in the order of (B) and (A).

*a Identification Mark

5. STABILIZE SUSPENSION

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6. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Install the rear stabilizer link assembly LH with the nut (A). Torque: 75 N·m {765 kgf·cm, 55 ft·lbf} HINT: If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench to hold the stud bolt.

(b) Install the rear stabilizer link assembly LH with the bolt and nut (B).

Torque:

75 N·m {765 kgf·cm, 55 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

Because the bolt has its own stopper, do not turn the bolt. Tighten the nut with the bolt secured.

7. INSTALL REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

8. INSTALL CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

for 2GR-FKS: Click here

for A25A-FXS: Click here

9. INSTALL NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for Gasoline Model)

(a) Install the No. 1 floor under cover with the 2 grommets (B) and 2 clips (C). Torque: Grommet (B) : 7.5 N·m {76 kgf·cm, 66 in·lbf}

(b) Install the 2 bolts and clip (A).

Torque:

Bolt :

7.5 N·m {76 kgf·cm, 66 in·lbf}

10. INSTALL NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for Gasoline Model)

(a) Install the No. 2 floor under cover with the 2 grommets (B) and 2 clips (C). Torque: Grommet (B) : 7.5 N·m {76 kgf·cm, 66 in·lbf}

(b) Install the 2 bolts and clip (A).

Torque:

Bolt :

7.5 N·m {76 kgf·cm, 66 in·lbf}

11. INSTALL REAR WHEEL

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12. INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK

for 2GR-FKS: Click here

for A25A-FXS: Click here

Removal

REMOVAL

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization, or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during rear stabilizer bar removal/installation are shown below.

CAUTION:

To prevent burns, do not touch the engine, exhaust pipe or other high temperature components while the engine is hot.

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE REAR WHEEL

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2. REMOVE NO. 2 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for Gasoline Model)

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and clip (A).

(b) Disengage the 2 grommets (B) and 2 clips (C) to remove the No. 2 floor under cover.

3. REMOVE NO. 1 FLOOR UNDER COVER (for Gasoline Model)

(a) Remove the 2 bolts and clip (A).

(b) Disengage the 2 grommets (B) and 2 clips (C) to remove the No. 1 floor under cover.

4. REMOVE CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY

for 2GR-FKS: Click here

for A25A-FXS: Click here

5. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY LH

(a) Loosen the nut (A) of the rear stabilizer link assembly LH. HINT: If the ball joint turns together with the nut, use a 6 mm hexagon socket wrench to hold the stud bolt.

(b) Loosen the nut (B) of the rear stabilizer link assembly LH.

NOTICE:

Because the bolt has its own stopper, do not turn the bolt. Loosen the nut with the bolt secured.

(c) Using a jack and wooden block, support the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly. NOTICE: When jacking up the rear No. 2 suspension arm assembly, be sure to jack it up slowly. Make sure to perform this operation with the vehicle kept as low as possible.

*a Wooden Block *b Jack

(d) Remove the bolt, 2 nuts and rear stabilizer link assembly LH.

6. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER LINK ASSEMBLY RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

7. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BAR

(a) Remove the 4 bolts, rear stabilizer bar, rear No. 1 stabilizer bar bracket LH, rear No. 1 stabilizer bar bracket RH and 2 rear stabilizer bushings from the rear suspension member sub-assembly.

8. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET LH

(a) Remove the rear No. 1 stabilizer bar bracket LH from the rear stabilizer bushing.

9. REMOVE REAR NO. 1 STABILIZER BAR BRACKET RH

HINT:

Perform the same procedure as for the LH side.

10. REMOVE REAR STABILIZER BUSHING

(a) Remove the 2 rear stabilizer bushings from the rear stabilizer bar.